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Treatment planning for a painful and potentially disabling condition could be made easier with a new model for assessing genetic risk in people with psoriasis. For more on this story, and others like it, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/genetic-prediction-model-helps-gauge-arthritis-risk-psoriasis-patients Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About 48 million people fall victim to the unpleasant illness each year. Follow these 6 steps to keep unwanted germs out of your food.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/how-to-prevent-your-kids-from-getting-food-poisoning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A national study finds major variations in hearing aid use by race, income and education — but VA insurance coverage levels the playing field.To learn more about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/cost-coverage-and-more-drive-hearing-aid-inequality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn what a Michigan Medicine doctor who specializes in heart care eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner — plus a few tips to apply to your own menu.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/what-a-cardiologist-eats-daily-to-keep-her-heart-healthy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Children’s reactions during routine checkups can vary widely based on age and temperament. While some little ones remain calm, others are so distressed that efforts to calm them down dominate the visit. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/6-simple-ways-to-ease-childrens-fears-at-doctor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you have a family history of breast cancer, you may also be at higher risk of developing the disease. This knowledge can boost surveillance and prevention efforts. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/cancer-care/when-genetic-testing-for-breast-cancer-appropriate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A review of data from millions of U.S. births finds higher rates of dangerous delivery-related conditions in new mothers of color and those with certain underlying health conditions.. For more on this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/study-uncovers-disparities-life-threatening-birth-experiences Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New guidelines addressing adolescent mental health as part of primary care offer many benefits, a U-M expert says. For more on this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/why-pediatricians-should-screen-for-depression-young-patients Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Balancing family life and cancer care can be a challenge. A Michigan Medicine counselor offers advice for navigating the process. For more on this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/cancer-care/8-tips-for-coping-after-a-breast-cancer-diagnosis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doctors use an 11-point checklist to help determine if a person’s opioid use signals a deeper problem. Here’s what they look for.To learn more about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/how-to-spot-signs-of-opioid-addiction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awareness of genetic testing is low, a new study finds. But an interactive website can help newly diagnosed patients make informed decisions about the practice. For more on this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/health-tech/decision-support-tool-boosts-genetic-testing-knowledge-breast-cancer-patients Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A program that provides peer-to-peer health counseling applies U-M research in a faith-based setting. See how it’s helping parishioners in need. For more on this, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/a-new-type-of-church-outreach-diabetes-education Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Knowing how to address and treat a child’s headache can help a patient (and parent) feel better. A new Mott poll examines how families approach the issue. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/what-to-do-when-your-child-has-a-headache. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 1 in 10 have had genetic tests ordered by a doctor or ordered them directly, a new survey finds. For more on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/older-adults-have-high-interest-genetic-testing-and-some-reservations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A potential concussion brings questions and sometimes confusion. A Michigan Medicine sports neurologist debunks several myths about the injury.To learn more about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/brain-health/8-common-misconceptions-about-concussions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When seasons change, our bodies know to react. But we can perceive the same thermometer reading differently at various times throughout the year. For more on this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/lifestyle/why-a-65-degree-day-feels-cold-fall-but-warm-spring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In rare occurrences, forceful manipulation of the neck is linked to a damaging side effect: vision problems and bleeding inside the eye. For more on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/examining-ties-between-chiropractic-treatment-and-vision-loss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Promoting curiosity may be a valuable approach to boosting academic performance, particularly for low-income children, analysis finds.For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/exploring-link-between-childhood-curiosity-and-school-achievement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few more hours of shut-eye can make a big difference for kids, especially during back-to-school season. For more information on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/school-night-bedtime-tips-every-parent-should-know Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two tiny groups of brain cells, right next to each other, play a key role in driving feeding — and stopping. The brain’s own opioid system also gets involved. For more on this blog, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/full-but-still-feasting-how-urge-to-eat-overpowers-signal-to-stop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patient-provided data can help doctors and health care professionals gain a more complete picture on pain. For more on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/health-tech/tell-your-smartphone-where-it-hurts-new-app-intuitively-tracks-pain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new drug policy was meant to curb unnecessary opioid prescriptions. Instead, a new study finds, prescriptions after surgery went up. For more on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/despite-dea-limits-on-opioids-prescriptions-still-rose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health care coverage for low-income patients produces fiscal benefits that include lower unpaid debts, fewer bankruptcies and higher credit scores. Read more at: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/how-medicaid-expansion-gave-enrollees-a-major-financial-boost Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Healthy sleep is critical during adolescence, but a nationwide survey finds many parents have sleep-deprived teens at home. For more on this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/10-tips-to-help-your-teen-sleep-better Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disasters happen. Here’s some tips from an ER physician about how to prepare for you and your family: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/hurricanes-fires-floods-its-best-to-be-prepared Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benzodiazepines pose special risks to older adults. New research finds many of those who start taking them aren’t stopping. For more on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/1-4-older-patients-stay-on-risky-sedative-too-long Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research shows parental reactions to picky eating can have long-term effects, for better or worse. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/got-a-picky-eater-try-these-11-tips-at-table Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A potential concussion brings questions and sometimes confusion. A Michigan Medicine sports neurologist debunks several myths about the injury.To learn more about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/brain-health/8-common-misconceptions-about-concussions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new review of private insurance data finds that alcohol is a major contributor to cirrhosis cases — and that women drinkers are disproportionately affected.For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/study-alcohol-related-cirrhosis-patients-are-sicker-costlier-and-often-female Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Infants in the NICU were more likely to stay asleep during recordings of their mothers reading, finds new research.To learn more about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/moms-voice-may-help-babies-sleep-better-nicu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are excited to announce the grand opening of our latest ambulatory care unit, the Brighton Center for Specialty Care. For more information visit http://michmed.org/bcsc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Younger stroke survivors are having less trouble paying for medications that can stave off a second stroke, thanks to ACA and expanded Medicaid. For more on this story please visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/affordable-meds-help-younger-stroke-survivors-manage-adherence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s a medical explanation for the discomfort some people feel with their hair up. A headache specialist shares who’s at risk and how to cope.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/lifestyle/why-your-tight-ponytail-causes-a-painful-headache Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When your acid reflux symptoms are not being controlled by medication, it’s time to see a gastroenterologist to discuss your options, specialists say. For more information on this topic visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/digestive-health/what-to-do-if-ppis-arent-stopping-your-reflux-symptoms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Michigan Medicine pulmonologist explains why biologics are becoming a valuable option for some asthma patients. For more information visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/how-biologic-injections-help-treat-severe-asthma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Of the many well-documented risks of dirty air, one potential danger is lesser known: chronic kidney disease. For more on this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/why-polluted-air-may-be-a-threat-to-your-kidneys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few more hours of shut-eye can make a big difference for kids, especially during back-to-school season. For more information on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/school-night-bedtime-tips-every-parent-should-know Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A good start in kindergarten provides a foundation for years of education. How families can prepare for the big day. Read more at: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/5-ways-to-prepare-your-child-for-kindergarten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone knows women face a risk of developing breast cancer. Although far rarer, the disease can surface in men, too. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/cancer-care/breast-cancer-men-what-all-guys-should-know Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weight loss can do more than reduce joint pain in people who are overweight, a new study has found. Other big health improvements can happen, too. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/how-losing-weight-can-relieve-a-host-of-painful-problems Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caused by total blockage in a critical blood vessel, the severe cardiac event can have deadly consequences. For more on this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/widowmaker-heart-attack-explained. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over-the-counter creams and rinses might not be enough to manage breakouts. Acne, after all, is strongly genetic — and there is no definitive cure. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/how-dermatologists-treat-acne-5-options-explained Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The arrival of the tween years brings many new challenges for parents. There’s greater independence — but also a heightened risk of trouble. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/5-simple-tips-for-raising-responsible-tweens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doctors consider multiple factors when gauging a patient’s alcohol issues and advising treatment. A Michigan Medicine psychologist explains the approach. For more on this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/signs-of-alcohol-use-disorder-perfcon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michigan Medicine is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation according to US News & World Report. For more on this story visit http://www.uofmhealth.org/rankings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just one-third of older Americans intend to donate their organs, a new study finds. But many more are eligible — even though they might assume their bodies aren’t. For more information visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/any-age-right-age-a-push-to-recruit-older-organ-donors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patients in their late teens and 20s had the highest risk of persistent use if they received opioids around the time of their extraction, a new study finds. For more on this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/opioid-prescriptions-for-wisdom-teeth-linked-to-long-term-use Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of us are guilty of streaming countless episodes of a favorite show in one sitting. But the habit can wreak havoc on sleep, research shows. To learn more visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/real-life-walking-dead-binge-watching-can-make-you-a-zombie-study-finds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To learn how other cultures’ meals and eating patterns affect cancer risk, a Michigan Medicine researcher is traveling the globe. To learn more visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/finding-cancer-prevention-clues-foreign-diets-lifestyles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Often a happy and busy time of year, returning to school can be stressful for some kids. For more information please visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/back-to-school-anxiety-6-ways-to-fight-fear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.